Huawei Mate 80 vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $799 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5750); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,589,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 203g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $820
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5750 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Mate 80 by 59.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Huawei Mate 80 was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (96/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.